French as a Second Language

University of Regina

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4 years
Duration (years)
4 years
University of Regina official programme area
65% minimum
Academic minimum
The university publishes a 65% academic minimum, not an entering-average range.
University of Regina Fall 2027 high-school admission requirements

Deadlines

See the published deadlines below.

Other deadline details

March 15Fall early application deadline for most programsRecurring annual · Every year

March 15
Recommended for course selection, scholarships, residence and parking
Program-specific deadlines can be earlier

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March 15Fall early application, recommendedStanding annual entry · Every year

Domestic Fall applicants
recommended rather than final cutoff
March 15

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August 15Fall final application and documentsStanding annual entry · Every year

Domestic/international Fall applicants to this degree
programme selection exceptions remain separate
August 15

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August 15Fall final application deadline for most programsRecurring annual · Every year

August 15
The application, fee and documents are due by this date unless the program has an earlier deadline

SourceChecked Sep 17, 2026

April 15Spring/Summer final application and documentsStanding annual entry · Every year

Applicants to a Spring/Summer intake if offered
Nursing and bilingual BSW do not offer this intake
April 15

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December 15Winter final application and documentsStanding annual entry · Every year

Applicants to a Winter intake if the selected degree/route offers it
December 15

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Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites

Check the university’s requirements for your province and applicant category.

Application steps

Step 1Check the admission requirements
- Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
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Step 2Apply through U of R admissions
- Create your application and select this program.
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Step 3Official high-school transcript
- Official transcripts must come directly from the issuing institution or government authority. SCBScN applicants apply through Saskatchewan Polytechnic and follow its document process.
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Step 4$100 undergraduate application fee
- Published in the Fall 2026 domestic fee schedule. SCBScN applicants apply through Saskatchewan Polytechnic and follow its fee schedule.
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Step 5Apply to the exact University of Regina degree/faculty route.
- Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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Step 6Arrange official academic transcripts and provide the language evidence required for your applicant category.
- Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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Applicant pathways

La Cité direct-entry route

High-school applicants to La Cité French undergraduate degree routes

For Saskatchewan high school, graduate with at least 65% average across English Language Arts A30/B30, two Category A/B courses and one Category A/B/C course.
Meet the exact equivalent subjects for your province and La Cité French placement requirements. French course placement is separate from degree graduation requirements.

Degree requirements

Grades and academic standing

Total 65.00% major GPA, 60.00% PGPA & 60.00% UGPA
Total 75.00% major GPA required, and 70.00% PGPA &

References

Program facts

Academic minimum

Courses

Codes named in this exact current degree section, including required courses, alternative choices and prerequisite references. This is a scoped menu, not a timetable or a list every student takes.

FRN 352Lecture et écriture critique I/Critical Reading and Writing I3 credits
ENGL 100Critical Reading and Writing I3 credits
Develops critical reading and composition through literary and non-literary texts and connects reading strategies with writing.
University of Regina Fall 2026 Course Catalogue · ENGL 100
INDG 100Introduction to Indigenous Studies3 credits
PHIL 150Critical Thinking3 credits
ECON 224Empirical Economics3 credits
SOST 201Statistics and Software for the Social Sciences3 credits
GES 121Physical Geography3 credits
Examines the physical processes shaping landscapes and the geographic patterns of climate, water, soils and vegetation.
University of Regina Fall 2026 Course Catalogue · GES 121
GES 203Introduction to Geographic Information Systems3 credits
CHEM 100Introductory Chemistry3 credits
Covers foundational chemistry for students who need the high-school-equivalent preparation for CHEM 104.
University of Regina Fall 2026 Course Catalogue · CHEM 100
FRN 185Initiation to French as a Second Language9 credits
FRN 285Enrichissement du français langue seconde9 credits
FRN 301Achievement II / Épanouissement II3 credits
Strengthens French composition and critical analysis while exploring Francophone issues.
University of Regina Fall 2026 Course Catalogue · FRN 301
FRN 302Perfectionnement du français3 credits
FRN 250Thèmes choisis sur la langue française3 credits
FRN 350Etude de sujets varies sur la langue francaise3 credits
FRN 235Découverte de la linguistique française3 credits
FRN 236Structure du français moderne /The Structure of Modern French3 credits
Studies the structure of contemporary French through sound, word formation, sentences and meaning, along with language contact and diversity.
University of Regina Fall 2026 Course Catalogue · FRN 236
FRN 330Etude de sujets varies sur la linguistique en contexte3 credits
FRN 265Langue française et littérature3 credits
FRN 366Littératures de la francophonie3 credits
FRN 246La francophonie mondiale3 credits
Examines Francophone identity and communities across times and places as lived experiences and possible forms of engagement.
University of Regina Fall 2026 Course Catalogue · FRN 246
FRN 340Selected Topics in Francophone and Intercultural studies3 credits
EAS 200Dynamique des sociétés africaines3 credits
EAS 210Cultures et représentations de l’Afrique3 credits
GES 207Basics of Map and Air Photo Interpretations3 credits
FRN 300Achievement I / Épanouissement I3 credits
Develops written French and critical thinking through the study of issues in Francophone communities.
University of Regina Fall 2026 Course Catalogue · FRN 300
FRN 499Dissertation spécialisée3 credits

Elective choices

36.0 12 Electives
27.0 9 Electives

Study locations

Published academic-unit location: La Cité academic advising: Centre de services aux étudiants, La Cité, CT 217. This is an academic contact office, not a course room or clinical-placement assignment.University of Regina registrar: faculty-specific academic advising offices